Happenings

Friday, August 16, 2013

FRIDAY, AUG. 16COMMUNITY EVENTS

St. John’s Episcopal Church Annual Peach Festival 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m., 23 E. Airy St., Norristown. Homemade peach shortcake with real whipped cream, homebaked peach pies, peach jam and ginger peach jam will be available for purchase. Chicken salad sandwiches will also be available, or bring your lunch. Enjoy a complimentary glass of iced tea. Entrance to the festival will be on Church Street. Any questions, call the church office at 610-272-4092 or visit: www.stjohnsnorristown.org.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Blue Bell Branch, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, hosts story time at 10:30 a.m. with Miss Michelle singing and playing the guitar Information: 215-643-1320 or www.wvpl.org.

ORGANIZATIONDance California dance group meets Fridays (except first Friday of the month) for buffet dinner at 6:45 p.m., beginners’ lesson at 7:30 p.m., intermediate lesson at 8:15 p.m. and dance party from 9 to midnight at Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall. Cost: $12. Information: 610-558-4556.

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open AA 12-Step meeting at 6:30 p.m every Friday, at the Friends Fellowship Hall at 20 E. Jacoby St., Norristown. All are welcome to open meetings.

Collegeville Alcoholics Anonymous Group meets at 8:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 532 Main St., Collegeville.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Henderson and Valley Forge roads, King of Prussia. Information: 215-923-7900.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Chicken barbecue dinner will be served at Green Tree Church of the Brethren, Egypt and Green Tree roads, Oaks, 3 to 7 p.m. Menu features chicken grilled on the premises and Green Tree’s famous homemade potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, fresh tomatoes, roll and dessert, all family style. Tickets are $10.50 for adults and $5 for children under 10 years old. Reserve tickets by contacting the church at 610-666-6700. Takeouts are available.

Public “Star Party” organized by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronom ers takes place 8 p.m. at Valley Forge National Historical Park, Model Airplane Field (Route 252 one mile north of Routes 202, on left) from dusk until 11 p.m. The Star Party affords those new to astronomy an opportunity to sample a variety of telescopes without pressure from sales people or advertising. Telescope owners are there to describe the use and set-up, their likes and dislikes about each scope and offer telescopic views to explore planets, star systems, deep sky objects and more. Each Star Party is weather-dependent, so, don’t leave home without calling the DVAA hotline: 484-238-0960 for go/no-go status. Full details, including all Saturday dates, rules of etiquette and detailed driving instructions can be found on the DVAA website (dvaa.org). Caution: We are only allowed on the Model Airplane Field after Sunset and when all airplane flying has stopped. For safety reasons, no pets are allowed on the field and tots must be in tow.

An outdoor concert featuring Justin Solonynka performing a virtuosic piano blend of folk, rock and jazz on piano and other instruments, will take place on Saturday 7 p.m. on the grounds of Gwynedd Friends Meeting, Route 202 and Sumneytown Pike. Justin Solonynka combines his captivating compositions with his gift for storytelling, and includes audience participation. Suggested donation is $10. Grounds open at 6 p.m. for picnicking. Bring chairs for seating and supper if desired. Dessert and beverages available on a donation basis. Smoking and alcohol are not permitted on the premises.

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time at 10:30 a.m. for infants to 3-year-olds, and at 11:15 a.m. for children 4 years and older. Information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org.

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Children’s Department, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, holds Roll Over and Read!, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Elementary age kids, 4 to 12, can read to specially trained dogs. Bring your own book or read on of the library’s. Information: www.mc-npl.org or 610-278-5100, ext. 205.

RESALE SHOPThrift Shop of the Reformed Church of the Ascension, 1700 W. Main St., Jeffersonville, is closed during July and August for restocking and reorganizing. It will re-open Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.

SUPPORT GROUPSDebtors Anonymous meets 8 to 9:15 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1333 Old Welsh Road (Route 63), Huntingdon Valley. This is a 12-step program for people with money problems and debt. Directions and information: Alan at 215-239-5152.

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds a closed AA speaker meeting at 10 a.m. every Saturday, at the Friends Fellowship Hall at 20 E. Jacoby St., Norristown. Closed meetings are for alchoholics only.

Double Trouble, a support group for those personally affected by mental health issues and drug and alcohol, meets 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Friends Connection of Montgomery County, 700 E. Main St., Norristown. Wheelchair accessible. Information: 610-292-9922.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily and noon Monday through Friday at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia.

109th MSS Feast in honor of Maria SS DelSoccorso di Sciacca, takes place with Solemn Mass a 11 a.m. in Holy Saviour R.C. Church, East Main Street, Norristown. Traditional street procession follows Mass. Block party in the former Holy Saviour School parking lot on East Airy Street after processsion.

Norristown Recreation Committee Summer 2013 concerts take place 7 p.m. at the Fire Chief’s Memorial Bandshell in Elmwood Park, Harding Boulevard. Featured tonight is Boogie Dogs. Concerts are sponsored by the Arcadia Foundation. Admission: Free. To check on cancellations, day of concert, call 610-270-0467.

SUPPORT GROUPSNorristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open AA 12-Step meeting at 5 p.m. every Sunday, at the Friends Fellowship Hall, 20 E. Jacoby St., Norristown. All are welcome to open meetings.

Addicts Victorious Support Group meets at 2:30 p.m. Sundays at the Christian Church of Divine Truth, 6065 E. Wister St., Philadelphia.

MONDAY, AUG. 19COMMUNITY EVENTS

Registrations for Fall Computer Classes are being accepted at Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library Computer Lab, 1001 Powell St, Norristown. Classes are being offered in Basic Skills, Internet, E-Mail, MS Word, MS Excel and File Management. Registrations must be done in person in the Lab and payment of class fees must be made at that time. Contact the Lab for more information about the classes and fees. Information: 610-278-5100, ext 141. Or visit the website at www.mc-npl.org, click on Our Services-Computer Classes.

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time at 10:30 a.m. for infants to age 2 and at 11:15 a.m. older 2s and 3-year-olds. Information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org.

Learn to line dance classes take place 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1710 Bethlehem Pike (Mill Road), Flourtown. Sign in by 6:45 p.m. Learn Philly line, Soul line, and a little bit of Country line dancing. For information call Joanne 610-322-2986, joannemurray47@yahoo.com or Carol484-919-3690, cpiantone1519@comcast.net.

ORGANIZATIONSKnit-Knights Group meets 6:30 p.m. weekly at the Conshohocken Free Library, 301 Fayette St., Conshohocken. All are welcome to join in knitting, crocheting, conversation and “knit-networking” with a chance to learn new skills and share them in a relaxed environment. Numerous handmade items are donated to charity. Information: Peggy at 610-828-0568 or the library at 610-825-1656 or http://KnitKnights.com.

Collegeville Business Network Group (CBNG) weekly breakfast meeting, 8 to 9 a.m. at Collegeville Dinner, 290 E. Main St., Collegeville. Cost: $10. New members welcome. All attendees give a 30-second commercial. Opportunity to sign-up for 10-minute presentation. Business cards exchanged. Information: Barbara Ayling at 610-489-6881 or Babe4899@aol.com; or Rick Bergami at 484-921-4150.

The Liberty Belles are seeking women singers who would like to experience barbershop harmony. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7 p.m. at St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Main and Richardson streets, Lansdale. Ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. Information: 610-584-4238.

HEALTHMontgomery County Health Department is using an appointment system for immunizations Immunizations remain free for residents. Call the Health Center nearest you to make an appointment: Norristown - 610-278-5145; Pottstown - 610-979-5040 or Willow Grove - 215-784-5415.

RSVP Apprise Medicare counselors will be available by appointment, 2 to 4 p.m. at Wissahickon Valley Public Library, 650 Skippack pike, Blue Bell. To make an appointment, call 610-834-1040, ext. 59 and leave message. Apprise counseor Barbara Rutberg will return the call.

Free, informative, spinal care workshops on such topics as fibromyalgia, migraines, overall health and more will be given by Dr. Benjamin Grisafi, 6:15 p.m. at 507 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton. Information: 610-275-3355.

RESALE SHOPS Belfry Bargains Thrift Shop, operated by the Church of the Messiah, Route 202, just south of Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd, is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Clothing, toys, bric-a-brac, housewares and collectibles. Donations also accepted. Information: 215-699-3441.

Crossroad Gift & Thrift Shop, 139 W. Main St., Norristown, a registered nonprofit thrift store, sells clothing for the whole family, small household items and furniture, Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Mennonite Central Committee, a worldwide relief and service agency. MCC’s Counter-Top Collection Box Project for now is for support of churches and partner organizations to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS to provide treatment and nutrition for those who are ill for children who have been orphaned by AIDS. Visitors’ loose change helps greatly. Information: 610-275-3772.

Marian’s Attic, 255 Town Center Road, Valley Forge Shopping Center, King of Prussia, is open for donations and sales of gently used clothing, jewelry, decorator items, collectibles, artwork and housewares. Tax receipts are given. Shop hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The shop benefits the programs of Laurel House, which provides a safe haven for abused women and their children. Information: 610-337-3068.

Conshohocken Recovery AA Group meets 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Fourth and Harry streets, Conshohocken, for those with alcohol and drug problems.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia, and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Nar-Anon family group meeting, Bryn Mawr Group, 8:30 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer, New Gulph and Pennswood roads, Bryn Mawr. Beginners meet at 7:30 p.m. For further listing information or to leave message, call the Nar-Anon Hot Line at 215-446-8452.

Women coping with or surviving domestic violence meet Mondays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., in two Montgomery County locations. No charge. For information, call 1-800-642-3150.

Co-Dependents Anonymous Chestnut Hill Group meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Teenagers Inc., 105 Bethlehem Pike, Chestnut Hill, across the street from the Chestnut Hill East train station. Co-Dependents Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Information: Chuck S. at 267-253-9562 or visit chcoda@cavtel.net.

Suicide Anonymous, a 12-step program to help people end chronic thoughts of suicide and death, meets first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Montgomery County Human Services Center, Conference Room C, 1430 DeKalb St., Norristown. Entrance and parking off Fornance Street. Information: 484-580-8049.

Tender Transitions, a support group for all new moms, meets 11 a.m. Mondays at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown, in the Maternity and Women’s Health Center, second floor. Information: 610-327-7213.